According to the "Dunyo" IA, this recognition comes on the eve of May 9 — the Day of Remembrance and Honor. By the decree of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, the late British citizens were honored for their contribution to the victory over fascism. Uzbekistan's Ambassador to the UK, Ravshan Usmanov, visited the island of Jersey to present the award to the couple's children, Dulcie and Alan Le Breton.
The ceremony took place at the Cheval Roc nursing home, where Dulcie Le Breton is currently receiving care. The event was attended by local authorities, representatives of Jersey Heritage, and journalists from the BBC and ITV. Nick Bethany, the head of the facility, expressed gratitude to the Uzbek government for honoring the family's humanity, noting the symbolic significance of the award coincided with the 81st anniversary of Jersey's liberation from Nazi occupation.
Dulcie and Alan Le Breton shared warm memories of their parents and "Uncle Tom"—as Bokijon Akramov was affectionately known within their family. They recalled the Uzbek soldier's hard work, humility, and the kindness that quickly earned him a place in their hearts.
Bokijon Akramov, a simple teacher before the war, was mobilized and sent to the Ukrainian front. After being captured by German forces, he was brought to Jersey in July 1942 along with 2,000 other prisoners to construct underground tunnels.
Despite the grueling conditions and starvation, he managed to escape. The Le Breton family risked their lives to shelter Akramov in their home, hiding him from the Nazis for nearly three years until his return to Uzbekistan in May 1945.
